Subtract 45/6 from 2/48
1st number: 2/48, 2nd number: 7 3/6
2/48 - 45/6 is -179/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 6 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
2/48 = 2 × 1/48 × 1 = 2/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
45/6 = 45 × 8/6 × 8 = 360/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/48 - 360/48 = 2 - 360/48 = -358/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -179/24
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